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I purchased a shelving unit that I was thinking of using for storing parts in parts bins. Only thing is that everything gets covered in layers of dust, either from grinding or wood dust. Should I not worry about it or should I build doors and keep it closed? What do you do? *dont mind the...

I purchased a 3phase rockwell drill press for dirt cheap for my garage but need to replace the motor. The current motor is 3phase 1/2 hp 1710 rpm, but I found a 110v single phase 3450 rpm 1 1/2 hp motor. will that work?

Hey Guys, *sorry for reposting, relalized my english was horrible (trying to post quickly while at work). Anyways I remember seeing a welding table with a chop saw mounted flush in the middle. Can anyone point me to the link or post a picture of it, as I have tried searching the forums for...

Hey Guys, I remember seeing a welding table with a chop saw mounted in the middle. The saw was sunk down so that it was flush with the table. Can anyone point me to the link for it, as I have tried searching the forums for it. Thanks

Ok so how many welding tables do you have and why? I have a 4' x 3' table and now my father inlaw want to build another table 6' x 32". The shop is only 560sqft I think we would be better off building pipe stands and horses for when welding longer pieces. This is just a hobby shop not...

Is it ok to use galvanized pipe for my air line runs or is it better to stick with regular black pipe? Thanks

After seeing some great ideas here is my setup. Superstrut Back2back C channel 14ft (10ft + 4ft section welded together) Used spring nuts, square strut washer, 1/2 threaded rod and bolts to suspend the channel every 2 feet between the trusses. The threaded Rod is sandwiched between two 2x10...

Ok so my siding is up and looks good. So i picked up some lights and covers for the electrical boxes. The lights can be directly mounted in the vinyl siding box, I think i need to grab an extender for the electrical to mount to. Is this correct...

Hey, I'm looking at eaither a 50,000 BTU Unit Heater from Princes Auto or I found a used and working 20ft Radiant Heater rated at 80,000 BTU for the same price. My concern is if the 80,000 BTU is over sized for my garage. Garage dimension are 28x20 with 13 foot ceilings. R16 walls and garage...

Hey Guys, I'm going to be installing a Unit Heater for my 28x20 shop/garage. The only question I have is where to install the thermostat? I was thinking below the Unit Heater itself or on the wall between the man door and garage door where i have the light switches. In the p]icture its the...

What receptical do I use for a 220v 30a Mig Welder and compressor? I ran 3/10wga run for both but not sure on the receptical to use. To beable to pass the elctrical I will need to have them finished, however I don NOT have a welder or compressor yet. Hopefully in winter when the garage/shop is...

On night shift again, rewording the question Current setup 100 Amp Service House = 100 Amp Panel *Panel is full no room left so I'm going to upgrade the panel but DO NOT want to upgrade the service yet House Panel will have a 60 Amp breaker that will feed into my Garage's 100 Amp panel...

Looking for advice on my wiring plan. I will add some detail tomorrow when i'm not on nightshift. eyes going crossed-eyed.

Long time lurker and question poster :) Finally builiding my garage/shop to work on my quad and toys. Building it with the hope of putting in a 2 post lift. The garage is 20W x 28L x 13H and to the peak its close to 16'. Its pretty basic, 1 window, man door and 10x10 garage door. Here are...

I would like to Insulate my shop/garage before I run electrical and gas due to inspections and timing. I was thinking of predrilling all the electrical runs so that after I insulate I can just run the cable and gas line. Whats your opinion?

Hey, I'm building a garage / shop finally!! The end plan is to eventually put a two post lift in to work on cars for fun. I have a small lot and the wife wants to keep some of the back yard. My original plan has changed as I could only find one property line and to get a survey would cost...

So I'm finally doing it and building a shop/garage. It will hopefully be just over 500sqf but will have to be long and narrow not square. Currently I have a fragmented in carport that once the shop is built we be opened back up and the I can reside the house. I have a full car width on the...

Hi everyone. I have been lurking for a long time and would like to get some opinions. I purchased a welding table that is 3x6 and in great shape. I don't weld currently but for $100 I couldn't pass it up. However in doing so I now do not have room for a work bench also. I purchased a solid...